Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you haven’t had to put the protection to the test, but we’re sorry to hear it was a bit tricky to install the armor. Some of the pockets can be snug at first to ensure the pieces stay securely in place while riding. We appreciate you sharing your experience, it helps us identify where we can make things easier in the future. If the hip piece still isn’t fitting quite right, our team would be happy to help troubleshoot or exchange it. Ride safe!